MONROE — December may be the season of giving — but it’s typically a challenging time to collect enough blood donations. Add in a pandemic, and this year could be even tougher than usual. That’s why the American Red Cross is urging those who are feeling well to give the gift of life by donating blood or platelets this holiday season.

Upcoming local blood donation opportunities Dec. 16 to Jan. 4:

Green County

New Glarus: Dec. 30, noon to 6 p.m., New Glarus Bible Church, 207 6th Street

Albany: Jan. 5, 2020, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Lions Building, 402 Cincinnati St

Lafayette County

Darlington: Dec. 30, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., American Legion, 1400 Keep St

South Wayne: Jan. 6, 2021, 1 to 5:30 p.m., St Johns Catholic Church, 304-306 E Pleasant Street